Bitcoin Sets Fresh 2018 Low at $3,200, Altcoins Plunge8.36

Following its recent period of instability, Bitcoin has now plunged to new 2018 lows and has sent the altcoin markets spiraling downwards. Today’s drop has led the overall cryptocurrency market capitalization down to $102 billion, a level not seen since August of 2017.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading down nearly 6% at its current price of $3,230, down from its 24-hour highs of $3,430. Bitcoin’s previous 2018 low was set on December 7th when it fell to just under $3,300.